HSI Quiz 10 Study Guide Exam Review
Questions with Correct Answers
An organ that produces a secretion called a hormone is called a - Answer-Gland
The adrenal glands are located directly above the kidneys and are - Answer-Divided
into the cortex and medulla
The pancreas is also an organ of the - Answer-Circulatory system
Which endocrine gland contains the Islets of Langerhans? - Answer-Pancreas
The pituitary gland is located - Answer-At the base of the brain
Which gland is posterior to the sternum? - Answer-Thymus
Which gland is divided into anterior and posterior lobes? - Answer-Pituitary
Which gland is butterfly-shaped and located in the anterior neck on either side of the
larynx? - Answer-Thyroid
Patient had two of his parathyroid glands surgically removed. This procedure can lead
to a condition characterized by muscle twitching and lead to seizures. The condition that
the patient must be aware of is - Answer-Tetany
Liver damage, heart disease, testicular changes, and breast growth in males are
symptoms of - Answer-Steroid abuse
Terri has an excessive appetite but has trouble gaining weight. She also has
exophthalmos. What disorder might she have? - Answer-Hyperthyroidism
Patient had two of his thyroid glands surgically removed. Procedure can lead to
condition characterized by muscle twitching and lead to seizures. The condition that the
patient must be aware of is - Answer-Cushing's syndrome
Obstetrician instructs new mom about changes in body. He explains that her breast milk
production is result of - Answer-Prolactin
47 year old man went to see his doctor. When reviewing family pictures, patient's wife
noted that her husband had developed enlarged hands, lips and nose, and that his chin
protrudes more than it used to. Doctor diagnosed patient with - Answer-Acromegaly
Questions with Correct Answers
An organ that produces a secretion called a hormone is called a - Answer-Gland
The adrenal glands are located directly above the kidneys and are - Answer-Divided
into the cortex and medulla
The pancreas is also an organ of the - Answer-Circulatory system
Which endocrine gland contains the Islets of Langerhans? - Answer-Pancreas
The pituitary gland is located - Answer-At the base of the brain
Which gland is posterior to the sternum? - Answer-Thymus
Which gland is divided into anterior and posterior lobes? - Answer-Pituitary
Which gland is butterfly-shaped and located in the anterior neck on either side of the
larynx? - Answer-Thyroid
Patient had two of his parathyroid glands surgically removed. This procedure can lead
to a condition characterized by muscle twitching and lead to seizures. The condition that
the patient must be aware of is - Answer-Tetany
Liver damage, heart disease, testicular changes, and breast growth in males are
symptoms of - Answer-Steroid abuse
Terri has an excessive appetite but has trouble gaining weight. She also has
exophthalmos. What disorder might she have? - Answer-Hyperthyroidism
Patient had two of his thyroid glands surgically removed. Procedure can lead to
condition characterized by muscle twitching and lead to seizures. The condition that the
patient must be aware of is - Answer-Cushing's syndrome
Obstetrician instructs new mom about changes in body. He explains that her breast milk
production is result of - Answer-Prolactin
47 year old man went to see his doctor. When reviewing family pictures, patient's wife
noted that her husband had developed enlarged hands, lips and nose, and that his chin
protrudes more than it used to. Doctor diagnosed patient with - Answer-Acromegaly
